How far is Osawatomie, KS from Fontana, KS?

The driving distance from Osawatomie, KS to Fontana, KS is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.71 mi
00h 28m
Flight
7.82 mi
12.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.82 mi
Kilometers
12.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.71 mi
Kilometers
17.24 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM CDT
Return by in Osawatomie
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osawatomie
2026-04-23T06:44
Arrive Fontana
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Osawatomie
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Paola
KS

City in Kansas

From Osawatomie
5.3 mi
00h 14m
To Fontana
5.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Osawatomie and Fontana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osawatomie and Fontana.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    605 ft · 18 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West 347th Street

    3.8 mi · 11 min · West 347th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hedge Lane

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Hedge Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 383rd Street

    2583 ft · 1 min · West 383rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Osage Street

    2561 ft · 2 min · North Osage Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Dorman Avenue

    77 m · 16 sec · Dorman Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Dorman Avenue

    117 m · 17 sec · Dorman Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dorman Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osawatomie and Fontana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hedge Lane
4.72 mi · 44%
West 347th Street
3.82 mi · 36%
West Main Street
0.96 mi · 9%
West 383rd Street
0.49 mi · 5%
North Osage Street
0.49 mi · 5%
Dorman Avenue
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hedge Lane

At the end of the road, turn right onto Hedge Lane

4.72 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paola
00h 14m from Osawatomie
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Osawatomie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fontana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osawatomie to Fontana?

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Osawatomie and 5.3 miles from Fontana.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Osawatomie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fontana.

Stop Ideas Near Paola

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Paola, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paola.

RAIL

Lawrence

54 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

58 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

69 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osawatomie and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 7.82 mi (12.59 km).

Osawatomie

#1 Osawatomie

City in Miami County, Kansas, United States of America

Population746
Coordinates38.4972400, -94.9505200
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fontana

City in Kansas, United States

Population242
Coordinates38.4258500, -94.8382900
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Osawatomie (-94.95052, 38.49724)
End: Fontana (-94.83829, 38.42585)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.43 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.87
0.76 gal · 2.86 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.43 $2.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.62 $3.23
Premium $4.65 $1.77 $3.54
Diesel $5.30 $2.02 $4.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Osawatomie and Fontana. The current time is 06:44:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.